The Bengals' Bet on Boye Mafe Makes More Sense on Film

The Cincinnati Bengals signed Boye Mafe early in what proved to be a BUSY offseason. How will he fit into Cincinnati's revamped defense? Andrew Fox Miller and Mike Santagata break down the film to show why Mafe is more than just a pass rusher. From his explosive first step and hand usage to his run defense, processing and versatility, the tape reveals why Cincinnati targeted him in free agency. Is Boye Mafe a Trey Hendrickson replacement? Not exactly, and that's what makes this film review so interesting. See how Mafe fits alongside Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, B.J. Hill, Cashius Howell and the rest of the Bengals' rebuilt defensive line heading into the 2026 season. 00:00 Mike San Andreas 01:34 Boye Mafe first impressions 03:26 FLYING off the ball 05:10 Hands and Agility 06:10 vs Pro Bowl Offensive Tackle 09:16 Support our LOCAL Sponsor 10:34 NEEDED this run defense 13:05 Boye Mafe is SLIPPERY 15:41 One weakness to talk about 16:59 Final thoughts LISTEN wherever you get your podcasts! Apple: https://tinyurl.com/53j7djb6 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/snwujmmh Amazon: https://t.co/EHmQK9B7wg Bengals Sports Illustrated content at www.BengalsTalk.com Follow us on social media! https://linktr.ee/CincinnatiBengalsTalk Cincinnati Reds Coverage: https://www.CincinnatiRedsTalk.com Content creator, Video Production & Editing - Follow Andrew Fox Miller: https://linktr.ee/AndrewFoxMiller Serious Business Inquiries: [email protected] #bengals #nfl #cincinnatibengals #whodey #bengalsnews #cincinnatibengalsnews